If you’re a Midwest native, it’s hard to imagine living in a landscape that doesn’t change with the seasons. We’re lucky to live in an area that experiences cool falls, not just in terms of the weather, but also because we get to delight in autumn’s natural beauty. From captivating fall foliage and picturesque backgrounds, to active wildlife encounters and crisp air, October is the perfect time to soak in the season with an outdoor excursion. Lace up your boots and let the leaves rustle underfoot as you tackle our area’s most scenic walking and hiking trails!
barnes preserve
3396 Sylvan Rd, Wooster, OH | website
beaver creek preserve
23028 Long Judson Rd, Grand Rapids, OH | website
bend view metropark
10613 S River Rd, Waterville, OH | website
black swamp preserve
1014 S Maple St, Bowling Green, OH | website
chessie circle trail
River Rd, Toledo, OH | website
howard pinkley landing
2250 Shoreland Ave, Toledo, OH | website
johnson woods state nature preserve
13240 Fox Lake Rd, Marshallville, OH | website
manhattan marsh preserve metropark
510 Clifford St, Toledo, OH | website
middlegrounds metropark
111 Ottawa St, Toledo, OH | website
oak openings preserve metropark
4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton, OH | website
oakwoods nature preserve
1400 Oakwood Ave, Findlay, OH | website
riverbend park
16618 Township Rd 208, Findlay, OH | website
river raisin national battlefield park
333 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI | website
side cut metropark
1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH | website
sterling marsh trail
2800 State Park Rd, Monroe, MI | website
swan creek metropark
4301 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH | website
toledo botanical garden
5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo, OH | website
wildwood preserve metropark
5100 Central Ave, Toledo, OH | website
wooster memorial park
5197 Silver Rd, Wooster, OH | website
w.w. knight nature preserve
29530 White Rd, Perrysburg, OH | website